So Many Children Matched by God’s Provision

It was with some fear that we chose Kiswa Primary School, the closest government school to our home, as the place to attempt a new venture—a Canadian short-term team (with their non-Ugandan English accent J) teaching two VEC (Values Education Class) daily, Monday-Wednesday during the final week of the school year. We knew no one from that school; a true “cold-turkey” step of faith. Although we were assured by both the non-Christian Head Teacher/Principal as well as Madam Jennifer, the teacher assigned to work with us, that everything was in place, we still had our doubts…would children indeed come Monday through Wednesday since their final exams were finished and all they needed was the Report Card on Friday?

God answered prayer and provided around 100 Primary/grades 5 and 6 pupils, 50 for each class. Most of them arrived early each day with excitement and eagerness. As we and the team interacted with them, we were once again reminded by God of the preciousness of children. Each day the two teams of teachers each taught two of the Honesty module lessons. During the hour break between the two classes, the Team also provided other fun activities such as a “wind catcher craft,” coloring projects, and group games. On the final day, the SU Puppet Team gave an Honesty-related performance much to the children’s delight.

Written evaluations from the students on the last day tug at our heartstrings:

•  After coming you have changed my life through songs and Bible verses, thank you. Enock
• I have enjoyed the VEC because it has helped me to be honest and my parents have liked it. Gertrude
• Thanks a lot if it wasn’t for you I was not going to learn more about Jesus.  Even though it was just for three days it changed me, thanks. Prossy

Will God allow volunteers from a nearby church to continue teaching values at this school??  Join us in prayer for labourers. 

As if this was not enough excitement, God showered us with good news. The Canadian Foundation Grant has been matched (meaning that $10,000 additional gifts have been received) and the American Foundation has approved the second installment of their Grant! We anticipate that these gifts will cover the cost of publishing the next two modules, Purity and Self-Control. We now look to God for champions in churches with a vision to reach students in the classrooms and for volunteers to teach the Biblical Values Modules we are publishing. Join us in thanksgiving and prayer to the Lord of the Harvest.